So if you're ever at a loss of what to do, pack up the car, buckle in the kids, and head to the Garden State to catch a children's show, explore a hands-on exhibit, browse through a museum, or for more excitement, head to an amusement park or a water park. In the winter there are day trip or weekend trip resorts with lodging for snow tubing and skiing.
The Best Kids Attractions in New Jersey
Kids Amusement & Theme Parks
New Jersey is a mecca for kids Amusement Parks and Theme parks through the State. The Jersey Shore with it's boardwalk's and amusement piers provides an an ideal setting overlooking the ocean with its many food stand's that sell great hot dog's, Italian sandwiches, saltwater taffy, and ice cream. In addition to the amusement parks, NJ has many exciting theme parks include, water parks, wild west & pirate themes. |
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Kids Museums in NJ
Offer a wide variety of exciting programs from toddlers to teens that are educational, fun, and adventuresome.
They include, hands-on interactive science programs, educational exhibits, learning through fun activities, and many other adventuresome activities that make the learning experience enjoyable for kids |
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Best Kids Attractions - Northern New Jersey
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Mountain Creek Resort
200 Route 94, Vernon
(973) 827-2000
A rear round resort offering skiing, snow tubing, water tubing, mountain biking and more. Either for day trips or multi-day with lodging available. |
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Medieval Times Castle Dinner & Tournament
149 Polito Ave, Lyndhurst
(201)933-2220
The most famous them e restaurant on the east coast. Great family jousting fun. Eat with your hands and drink from a Goblet as you watch some serious Jousting on Horseback. The imaginative new entertainment spot was based on the true medieval tradition of royal families inviting guests to a festival and feast to watch Knights compete on horseback. |
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Turtleback Zoo
560 Northfield Avenue,
West Orange
(973) 731-5800
Recently celebrating its 30th birthday, the Turtleback Zoo, houses 500 animals of 200 different species. Focusing on New Jersey wildlife, the collection includes cougars, bison, eagles, and wolves, all of which were originally found in the state. Other animals include elk, llamas, white-tailed deer, otters, owls, sea lions, and others, as well as domestic animals that kids can feed. Attractions like a pony ride and train ride add to the fun and excitement of visiting the animals. A number of special events take place here throughout the year, with activities and exhibits for everyone. |
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Funplex
182 Route 10 West,
East Hanover
(973) 428-1166
25 acre outdoor and indoor family entertainment center, open year round. Attractions include, Foam Frenzy, Go-Karting, Mini Golf, Lazer Tag, Free Fall, Bumper Boats, Ferris Wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Motion Simulator, Batting Cages, Driving Range and an Arcade. They also have a cafe and host kids parties, and group outings |
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Duke Farms
80 Route 206 South
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 722-3700
A model of environmental stewardship and showcases its natural, horticultural, and historic resources to inspire visitors to become informed stewards of the land. Offers Weekend Children's interactive tours of the gardens designed to appeal to their love of fun and nature.
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Best Kids Attractions - Central New Jersey |
Popcorn Park Zoo
Humane Way at Lacey Road, Forked River
(609) 693-1900
Popcorn Park Zoo is truly one of a kind. It was established in 1977 as a refuge for wildlife, exotic and farm animals that were abused, ill, injured, handicapped, elderly or exploited. Each animal faced a questionable future at best. Located on 7 acres in New Jersey's beautiful Pinelands, Popcorn Park offers an environment of safety, wonderful care, and peace to its residents, a diverse array of animals unfortunate enough to need a rescue, but lucky enough to wind up here. |
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Fun Time America
Highway 35 South,
Cliffwood
(732) 583-4600
An indoor amusement
park with over 40,000 square feet of
incredible entertainment including
Rides, Games, a 14-Seat Motion
Simulator, Laser Tag, Soft Play
Science Fun, Arts and Crafts and
Outstanding Food !
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Laser Park
45 Everett Drive \ Bludgeons C,
Princeton Junction
609-936-1800
3 Laser Tag Games, Arcade, birthday parties, pizza, ice cream, cake
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Funnel
3320-24 Route 38,
Mount Laurel
(856)-273-9666
25 acre outdoor and indoor family entertainment center, open year round. Attractions include, Foam Frenzy, Go-kart, Mini Golf, Laser Tag, Free Fall, Bumper Boats, Ferris Wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Motion Simulator, Batting Cages, Driving Range and an Arcade. They also have a cafe and host kids parties, and group outings
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The Michelle and Jennifer Tobias Adventure to Health
The Student Health
Awareness Center
901 West Main St.
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 308-1850
The Michelle and Jennifer Tobias Adventure to Health is an educational and enjoyable experience for kids. Best experienced by kids in grades K-8, the center provides interactive and exciting programs designed to take children on an innovative adventure through the human body and leave the kids with some important lessons about health. |
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Best Kids Attractions - Southern New Jersey |
The NJ Adventure Aquarium
1 Aquarium Drive, Camden
856-365-3300
See Liberty the penguin. Marvel at the Sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, seals, birds and more. A wonderful day trip with the kids. |
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Cape May County Zoo
4 Moore Rd , Cape May Courthouse
(609) 465-5271
Over 430 different individual animals which covers around 250 different species. They have Lions and Tigers, but no Elephants. It’s FREE (they ask for a donation when you enter) |
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